Who Produces Black Cherry Stain?

[Whit30]

Hello Everyone,

Can someone tell me if Black Cherry stain is produced anywhere or is it a custom mixed color? A picture of the color is on Tuckers home page http://rlcompanyusa.....net/index.html. If it is a custom color does anyone have a formula for it?

Thanks

[Leatherimages]

Don't make it hard for yourself.

No doubt you've seen Fiebings has a Cherry Leather Stain.

Also that there is a Black Antique stain.

After stitching and oiing with Leather Oil (not Neatsfoot)

Use the former first.

Allow that to dry.

Use the latter second.

Allow that to dry.

Follow with Super Sheen spray or top coat of your choice. Sprayed is prefered over liquid sponge wipe, as the wipe will lift the black stain.

Do a good job on your edges.

Post pics.

Edited December 27, 2010 by Leatherimages

[bison]

I've had some luck with Eco-Flow's Chocolate Cherry.

[Whit30]

Thank you for the replies and advice. Leatherimages, You said to use Leather oil and not neetsfoot oil. I have been using Neetsfoot oil before doing an antique tandy stain. Have not tried a color staing yet. Can you tell me the differance between the two oils and why I need to use Leather oil and not neetsfoot? I'm new to the hobby and would really appreciate the why and why not of using Leather oil over Neetsfoot.

When you say Leather oil, are you talking about Fiebing's Mink Oil Liquid or I did find a Obenauf's Leather Oil Preservative from Cabelas is this what you are refering to?

Bison, would love to see some picts of a project with the chocolate cherry

Do you guys feel tucker is dipping his products or spraying the stain? I have read that many are dipping their products when staining especially for holsters and many are spraying them. I have an airbrush I thought of tring or do you feel dipping is a better way to go? up until now, this is what I have been doing. Apply a coat or two of sometimes olive oil or neetsfoot oil to darken the leather a bit and soften it some on wallets and similair items. I have only used a damp spongue and do a couple of coats of antique usually followed by either satin or super shene also appiled buy damp spongue. When using the spongue, I have been having the antique lift a little and lighten when doing the protoctive coat, Thats why I was considerating using the airbruah this time. I just really like the Black Cherry look over the antique I have been doing.

Thank you so much for your time and advice!

I've had some luck with Eco-Flow's Chocolate Cherry.

[Dwight]

Hello Everyone,

Can someone tell me if Black Cherry stain is produced anywhere or is it a custom mixed color? A picture of the color is on Tuckers home page http://rlcompanyusa.....net/index.html. If it is a custom color does anyone have a formula for it?

Thanks

You may also like to try Feibings Ox Blood and USMC Black, . . . about a 2 to 1 ratio, . . . I've used that and been satisfied with the results.

May God bless,

Dwight

[particle]

I doubt Tucker is applying antique to his holsters, as it's a pain to apply given the workflow for building a holster AND keeping white thread. If I were to take a stab at matching the color, I'd probably try something along the lines of Burgundy (maybe diluted so you can work up to the desired shade), followed by a single brushed on coat of Neatsfoot oil applied only to the outside of the holster (and only applied right before you apply the final finish coats to seal the leather).

Edited December 28, 2010 by particle

[Whit30]

I want to thank each of you for taking the time and making the effort to reply. You all are a huge help. Also want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

I doubt Tucker is applying antique to his holsters, as it's a pain to apply given the workflow for building a holster AND keeping white thread. If I were to take a stab at matching the color, I'd probably try something along the lines of Burgundy (maybe diluted so you can work up to the desired shade), followed by a single brushed on coat of Neatsfoot oil applied only to the outside of the holster (and only applied right before you apply the final finish coats to seal the leather).